ecology

Sixteen years after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, researchers report that deep-sea ecosystems show few signs of recovery, indicating long-lasting environmental damage.

Bleached corals can recover within days when in direct contact with healthy neighbouring colonies, according to a Nature report highlighting a potential rapid recovery mechanism.

A new UC Davis study finds that California's coast redwoods dial back photosynthesis during extreme heat waves as their leaves overheat, raising concerns about the future of these iconic trees and the ecosystems they support as climate change intensifies.

研究指出，生态系统在物种丧失后'恢复弹性'的能力被严重高估，这对生物多样性保护与生态恢复策略具有重要启示。

This paper introduces ActiveContinuous-Score Occupancy Modeling to optimize the allocation of review efforts for machine learning labels in AI-assisted biodiversity surveys, enhancing the accuracy of occupancy models.

The article likely discusses the ecological significance and conservation challenges of neglected woodland areas.

Ptree is an interactive web tool that visualizes ecological interactions in the tree of life, covering categories like feeding, parasites, and symbiosis.

A study published in Nature reveals that global tree cover increased by 2.24 million square kilometers over 35 years, with gains in temperate and boreal regions outweighing losses in tropical forests.

The article explores the factors contributing to ozone layer issues, arguing that human actions are responsible rather than natural components like trees.

ChiroEcho is a deep learning framework that extends automated bat vocalisation classification by combining species and genus predictions with geographic data, increasing operational coverage of European bat species from 73% to 85%.

This article likely presents a research study or map detailing the infrastructure of mycorrhizal networks, focusing on symbiotic relationships between fungi and plant roots.

This preprint introduces Neuroevolution Arena, a GPU-accelerated artificial life platform for comparing evolution and RL-based update regimes across neural architectures via a nested ecological evaluation protocol.

DNA analysis reveals that the zombie-ant fungus Cordyceps also lives in mosses, suggesting a second life stage that may help it survive when insect hosts are scarce.

A study in Current Biology finds that cougars reduce deer-vehicle collisions by up to 76% in areas with healthy cougar populations, as deer avoid habitats near roads where the big cats hunt.

The article explains how the 'fecal revolution'—the evolution of feces as a nutrient source—transformed Earth's ecosystems over geological time.

Researchers have produced the first global map of the underground mycorrhizal fungal network, estimating it spans 110 quadrillion kilometers and stores massive amounts of carbon, with significant implications for climate regulation.

New research published in Science shows that tall Dipterocarp trees have evolved hydraulic systems that compensate for height, challenging the theory that taller trees are more vulnerable to drought.

A new study has produced the first global map of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi networks, revealing their vast extent—110 quadrillion kilometers—and highlighting threats from agriculture. The findings underscore the importance of these fungi for climate regulation and soil health.

Heat waves impair animal cognition, causing birds to struggle with learning and increased aggression, with potential ecological impacts as climate change advances.